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Cellophane noodles vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between cellophane noodles and arborio rice

  • Cellophane noodles have more iron; however, arborio rice is higher in folate, manganese, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5.
  • Arborio rice covers your daily folate needs 14% more than cellophane noodles.
  • Arborio rice contains 25 times less calcium than cellophane noodles. Cellophane noodles contain 25mg of calcium, while arborio rice contains 1mg.
  • The glycemic index of arborio rice is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 7.5% 0.88% 81% 27% 11% 14% 1.3% 13% 43%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 0.3% 2.3% 55% 24% 11% 14% 0% 47% 41%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2400%
Contains more IronIron +48.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +160%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +257%
~equal in Zinc ~0.4mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~33mg
~equal in Selenium ~7.5µg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 2.6% 0% 38% 0% 3.8% 6% 12% 0% 0% 1.5% 51%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 41% 3.7% 28% 24% 14% 0% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +646.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +297%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18%
Contains more FolateFolate +2850%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.164mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
86% 13%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 86.09 g
Water: 13.42 g
Other: 0.27 g
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +199.7%
Contains more OtherOther +42.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1375%
Contains more FatsFats +216.7%
Contains more WaterWater +410.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 19% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.018 g
32% 36% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.051 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +625%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +177.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cellophane noodles Arborio rice
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cellophane noodles Arborio rice DV% diff.
Carbs 86.09g 28.73g 19%
Choline 93.2mg 17%
Folate 2µg 59µg 14%
Calories 351kcal 130kcal 11%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.357mg 11%
Iron 2.17mg 1.46mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.493mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.1mg 0.397mg 6%
Protein 0.16g 2.36g 4%
Calcium 25mg 1mg 2%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.059mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.164mg 1%
Selenium 7.9µg 7.5µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.016mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.13mg 1%
Copper 0.081mg 0.072mg 1%
Magnesium 3mg 8mg 1%
Fats 0.06g 0.19g 0%
Net carbs 85.59g 28.73g N/A
Potassium 10mg 26mg 0%
Zinc 0.41mg 0.4mg 0%
Phosphorus 32mg 33mg 0%
Sodium 10mg 0mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.017g 0.051g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.008g 0.058g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.018g 0.05g 0%
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.005mg 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.007mg 0.102mg 0%
Leucine 0.013mg 0.195mg 0%
Lysine 0.011mg 0.085mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0.056mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.01mg 0.126mg 0%
Valine 0.008mg 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 0.056mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cellophane noodles Arborio rice
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Cellophane noodles
12%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Cellophane noodles
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cellophane noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174258/nutrients
  2. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.